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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 811.77 and 451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 811.77 and 451.28 is: 675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 811.77 = 451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/811.77 = 451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 811.77 × 451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 366,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,331.51/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.39

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